CapRadio's Solar Eclipse 2017 Coverage

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Monday's solar eclipse brought a festival atmosphere throughout the Sacramento region. Observers of all ages flocked viewing parties at the Powerhouse Science Center and on the Sacramento State campus.

On Monday, the moon will eclipse the sun, and people all over the U.S. will watch. For those who have been boning up on eclipse trivia for weeks, congratulations. For everyone else, here are the things you need to know about the phenomenon.

On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the U.S. NPR News offers live special coverage of the total solar eclipse, hosted by Here & Now's Robin Young and Meghna Chakrabarti, on the Here & Now.

If you're one of the millions of people who will watch the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, you can download one of the many available eclipse apps that will make you feel like a citizen scientist for the day and help enhance your eclipse experience.